Parker's Wand Out McCall Says the Judge Never Rejected a Dollar
New York Life President McCall testifies before the legislative insurance committee on political contributions. He says Democrats chased him for money in 1904 while defending gold standard funding, and admits Hamilton’s Albany expenses were paid from company funds. McCall declines to justify campaign funding but says it benefited policyholders. Parker and McCall reference party dynamics and financial entanglements amid Albany politics.
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Bl. McCall
George W Perkins
Nash
Newark State National Bank of Albany
Andrew Bramilton
Union Trust Co
Laura Biggar Seeks to Open Default in Frankensteins Suit
Laura Biggar the actress, acquitted in New Jersey of fraud in the Bennett case, seeks leave to open her default in the $37,500 claim brought by lawyer Samuel J. Frankenstein for services in 1902. Frankenstein obtained a May default judgment of £23,000, with attachments on Pittsburgh real estate. Congressman Sulzer defended the claim, arguing substantial services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania amid high stakes, while Justice Truax reserved his decision.
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New Jersey
Henry M. Bennett
Day
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Truax
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Tral
Sulzer
Pennsylvania
Bennett
Witte Surprises France With Russia Germany Pact Hint
Paris dispatch reports M. Witte the Russian peace envoy claimed renewed Russo German sympathy has grown. He cited Russia's gratitude to the Kaiser and said Franco Russian ties remain essential. He met Prime Minister Rou vier and left by presidential train to meet President Loubet.
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Paris
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Roosevelt
Russia
Europe
Germany
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Temps
France
Rouvier
Loubet
Japan Deaths From War Prompt Anti Peace Rally in Tokyo
Tokyo reports war tolls to date include 46 180 killed 10 970 died of wounds and 15 300 from sickness. An anti peace meeting in Ugena Park urged breaking the treaty and sweeping reforms. Seoul notes Russian forces in Tunghwa suffer from lack of provisions and alleged thefts. A Russian scouting party near Sailunonen was ambushed by Japanese and all seven killed.
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London
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Seoul
Korea
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Tunghwa
Hallung Chen
Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
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Jessen
Erence
Hessia
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Kamimura
Noyal
Sailunonen
Will Ratify Treaty Exchange Likely In Washington
It is stated that the exchange of ratifications for the peace treaty between Japan and Russia will occur in Washington shortly after both nations ratify. The White House is favored as the place in tribute to President Roosevelt, but no final arrangements or exchange figures are set.
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Japan
Russia
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Envoys Sail For Home After Japan Peace Mission
Seven members of the Japanese peace embassy sailed from Seattle on the Dakota. Director Yamasa expressed deep gratitude for the friendly reception worldwide, saying they were treated with courtesy and consideration during the mission.
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Seattle
Wash
Dakota
Yamasa
Foreign Office
City Party Convention Nominates Reform Ticket in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 2 the City Party, a reform group, nominated a county ticket for November. Delegates, 917, were uninstructed and many names were offered. the lineup included Sheriff Wilson H. Brown Coroner J M R Jermon City Commissioners Rudolph Blankenburg and Rawerd A Anderson and Judges Craig Biddle Morris Dallett. The convention marched to City Hall to present the ticket to Mayor Weaver, who praised reform and urged unity to defeat the machine. The platform called for election law revisions, merit-based appointments, open administration, and abolition of political control over municipal contracts. The event featured a band and an enthusiastic ovation for the mayor.
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New City Party
Republican Organization
Tcket
Sherif
Wilson H. Brown
Jermon
Rudolph Blankenburg
Rawerd A Anderson
Commen Fleas
Craig Biddle
Orphans’ Court
Morris Dallett
Biddle
Dailett
Weaver
Clarence Gibboney
Gibboney
Law and Order Society
Vention
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Ramonds
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Endorsement of Mayor Weaver and Transit Projects
The platform endorses the administration of Mayor Weaver and his directors, praising their work opening the Delaware River channel and steadily completing underground transit facilities with faithful adherence to the letter and spirit of the law.
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Delaware River
Weaver
Philadelphia Democrats Indorse City Party Ticket for Reform
Philadelphia September 20 The Democratic county convention endorsed the City Party ticket after discussions. Chairman Donnelly praised federates for backing reform. The platform condemned the current administration as corrupt, blaming a criminal ring for plunder of municipal utilities and state funds, and pledged to curb gang control and restore oversight.
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Donnelly
Weaver
Strat
Fusion in Nebraska: Democrats and Populists unite on ticket
Lincoln date September 20 reports Nebraska fusion as Democrats nominate William G Hastings for Supreme Court and D Cole and Louis Lightner for university regents. William J Bryan bids farewell and praises President Roosevelt. Platform favors Interstate Commerce Commission rate control and opposes railroad passes. Populists back national railroad ownership. Rockefeller gift to University of Nebraska criticized. call to return gift to donor.
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Justice of the Supreme Court
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Louis Lightner
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Roosevelt
Rockefeller
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Jerome Nominators to Back Jerome With Black Square Emblem
A conference committee meeting of the anti Tammany group named Jerome Nominators will back District Attorney Jerome in an independent bid. Citizens' Union delegates abstained after learning a single mayoral candidate was chosen by Republicans. The emblem for the slate is a solid black square. Petitions for the board of elections are being printed and circulated.
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Tammany Hall
Citizens’ Union
R. Fulton Cutting
Citizens’ Union City
Jerome
Board of Elections 14
Spinners in Session Serious Loss to Shippers
Atlantic City Sept 20 Gov Stokes opened the New England Cotton Manufacturers Convention defending New Jersey’s stance toward trusts. Talks by Walmsley and MacColl highlighted price volatility, growing trade with Japan and Cuba, and calls for honest government statistics. Mr Dale warned of fraud in European bale markings, noting damaged, variably wrapped cotton reducing value and raising costs across growers to spinners.
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New England
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Philippine Islands
Cuba
South America
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Bureau of Statistics
Agricultural Department
Germany
United States
Samuel
Dale
Manchester
England
Odd Fellows Prizes Across Drill and Degree Events
Philadelphia hosts the eighty first communication of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. California women drill corps showcase competitive drills with Class A to Class B prizes. Cantons Luona and No 6 Toledo win $600, Canton No 1 Washington DC gets second. Haemplification degree work goes to Canton Malden No 58. York Pa Canton York No 14 takes second. Stokes gold medal valued at $1000 awarded to Canton York No 14.
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Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fprizen
Firet
Canton Luona
Toledo
Canton
Washington
D. C
Rochester
Canton No
York
Canton Malden
Malden
Mass
San Francisco
Rebekah Dritl Corpa
Lincoln
Hunt for Joseph Girard Deepens in Pfeiffer Case
The Washington Post reports detectives focus on Joseph Girard as the prime suspect in the murder near West Chester of Gussie Pfeiffer. Capt Burfeind believes the crime occurred Wednesday night and that a vanishing truckman on Thursday can explain the case.
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Washington Post
New York
Gussie Pfeiffer
West Chester
Joseph Girard
Burfeind
Girard
Princess Bay
Price
New Brunswick
N. J
Tremont
O'Gorman
Auto strikes elderly woman on Thames Street
Mrs Bland, an aging partially blind passerby, was struck by Mrs Vanderbilt's automobile on Thames Street in Newport while crossing. Chauffeur Joe Caravagna attempted to curb the car to avoid the collision but hit Bland, injuring her leg. She received medical attention and was later returned home.
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Newport
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A. F. Vanderbilt
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Joe Caravagna
Bland
Thames Street
Chaiffeur
Italian Woman's Journey of Vengeance
A fragment from the issue highlights a tale of revenge centered on an Italian woman. Sparse details place the narrative amid page one items and feature a dramatic arc hinted by the headline. The surrounding items suggest a broad newspaper mix including politics, society, and local notices.
State seeks recovery of Sherrick losses and other funds
Indiana Attorney General Miller states the state may follow and collect all funds used by ex auditor David E. Sherrick, with Gov. Hanly citing a $10,000 gambling loss and possible additional losses. American Surety confirms the state will handle securities totaling about $172,000, with $19,825 already deposited to shrink the shortage to $127,872. valuation of remaining securities pending.
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David E. Sherrick
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Miller
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Hawkins
American Surety Company
Farmers and Merchants' Bank
Cicero, Inc
Packers File Plea In Abatement In Meat Conspiracy Case
Chicago September 20 plea in abatement filed by indicted packers in US District Court on conspiracy to monopolize the meat industry. Plea lacks affidavits. Central issue is secrecy of grand jury drawing and public access. Four Schweig, Schwarz child & Sulzberger officials linked to railroad rebates in indictments arrive in Chicago to face Judge Humphrey. Samuel Weil and three colleagues expected to plead with counsel.
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United States District Court
Congress
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Schwarschild & Sulzberger
Humphrey
Joseph Weissenbach
Samuel Weil
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Weil
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Casey
Vance Dkipworth
Chess BE. Todd
Attack on U S Ell verge at Cienfuegos Consulate
A dispatch reports unknown individuals threw filth on the U S escutcheon above the Cienfuegos consulate entrance. This is the second such outrage. An earlier investigation led to an apology from the secretary of state at the American Legation. Explanations point to Liberal or Moderate factions seeking to disrupt or discredit the government.
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Tiberals
Revenge Quest in Sicily Ends in Trial and Flight
Germana Guell, Sicilian widow and avenger of her father’s murder, travels to New York to raise money from Italian communities to fund continues legal fights against Mafia graft. After years of trials and a recent prison release, she seeks funds to pursue further prosecutions, but encounters limited support and may return to Italy empty handed.
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New York
Germana Guell
Italy
Diego Maria Guell
Grotte
Diego Guell
Germana
Nuovalone
Zafuto
Funda
Mafia
Germany
McClellan
Potena
United States
Calabara
Two Die in Double Train Wreck Near Beovane Nevada
In a head on freight train collision nine miles west of Beowane two men, George Ware and Thomas Unser, were killed and about twenty people injured. The crash triggered a second, rear end collision with two passenger trains as they attempted to stop. The wreck occurred after an engineer ignored orders. Emergency crews, doctors, nurses, and wrecking trains rushed to the site.
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Nev
George Warean
San Francisco
Thomas ‘Unser
Panleburg
N. J
Southern Pacific Railroad
Beowane
Ross
Tinville
Colorado’s Record Run On One Mile Course
Colorado reports fastest speed by an American warship on a one mile course near Rockland Maine during a four hour sea run. The cruiser made 22 knota per hour, within .44 of its trial speed, on Saturday with a naval crew aboard. Memorial service honors Gen Boynton and Cumberland Society members at Chattanooga reunion. Royal Blue Line to New York timetables noted.
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